Matthew 23:4

for they bind grievous and intolerable burthens, and impose them upon men; but they themselves will not put a finger to them:

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.

In Context

3observe therefore and do all things whatsoever they tell you to observe; but do not ye according to their works, for they say and do not:

5but they do all their works to be seen by men; they make their phylacteries broad, and enlarge the fringes of their garments,

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Cross References

Matthew 11:28Come unto me therefore all ye who are labouring and oppressed, and I will give you ease.

Luke 11:46And He said, Wo unto you also, ye interpreters of the law, for ye load men with insupportable burthens, and ye yourselves touch not the burthens with one of your fingers.

Acts 15:28For it seemed good to the holy Spirit, and so to us, to lay no more burthen upon you than these necessary things.

Revelation 2:24But to you I say, to the rest in Thyatira, As many as do not hold this doctrine, and who are unacquainted with the depths of Satan, as they speak, I will lay on you no other burden:

Matthew Henry on Matthew 23:2-13

The Scribes and Pharisees Condemned; Cautions against Pride. 1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, 2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: 3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. 4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. 5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men:… Read the whole commentary →

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